Personally tested
Before inclusion, software is tried in practice with particular attention to its features, ease of use and behaviour on Windows.
Independent software project · Since 2006
Discover open source software worth using on Windows
OpenSource-DVD selects, tests and explains free and open source programs and games, helping everyday Windows users make confident choices.
The full software catalogue, current versions and download links are presently available on our German website.
FOSS Free & Open Source Software
20years of experience
500+programs and games
Windowsour main platform
Open · Free · For everyone · Since 2006
01 / The project
Carefully selected,
not merely collected
OpenSource-DVD is an independent project from Germany, created mainly for Windows users. Since 2006, we have searched for useful open source software and helped people choose it through practical testing, clear descriptions and screenshots.
The collection covers office work, graphics, multimedia, internet, security, system tools, development and games. We value quality, usefulness and clarity more than the longest possible list.
Learn more about the project02 / Selection standards
Every recommendation
has a reason
The aim is not to count programs. It is to help everyday Windows users decide more quickly whether a program suits their needs.
Clearly explained
Plain-language descriptions, version details and screenshots show what a program can do before you install it.
Quality first
We do not chase numbers. Useful, reliable and actively maintained projects deserve to be discovered.
03 / Software categories
From everyday work
to creativity and games
One starting point for open source Windows software across many different tasks.
01
Office & productivity
Documents, notes, planning and knowledge management
02Graphics & design
Photo editing, drawing, layout and 3D creation
03Audio & video
Playback, recording, editing and conversion
04Internet & security
Communication, networking, encryption and privacy
05System & utilities
Maintenance, backup, file management and automation
06Open source games
Puzzles, simulation, sports and classic gameplay
Project ambassadorProfessor FOSS
04 / Professor FOSS
Free software
can feel approachable
FOSS stands for Free and Open Source Software. Professor FOSS is the OpenSource-DVD project ambassador, representing curiosity, shared knowledge and the wish to make technology easier to understand.
“Good software deserves to be seen — and understood by everyone.”
05 / 20th anniversary
20 years of making free software easier to discover
From 2006 to 2026, OpenSource-DVD has followed one consistent goal: to select free software worth trying and explain it in a clear, practical way.
Project history and press coverage06 / Good to know
What you will find here
LanguageThe international site provides an English introduction. The complete catalogue and current download links are presently maintained in German.
SoftwareThe programs come from independent open source projects and are distributed under their respective licences.
Physical editionThe physical OpenSource-DVD is currently shipped within Germany only.
OPEN · FREE · FOR ALL